1) Hammerkop
Kisumu Museum, East Africa, Kenya
2007:09:20 12:57:03 | | 2) Hammerkop
The Hammerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hamerkop, Hammerhead, Hammerhead stork, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized (56 cm) bird with a long shaggy crest. The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name. Its plumage is a drab brown all over. Kisumu Museum, East Africa, Kenya
same location as last photo
2007:09:20 12:57:05 | | 3) Couple of hammerheads
Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
walk 272.95 km (or 4,094 mins) SW from last photo
2007:09:28 18:05:22 | |
4) Hammerkop licking foot
Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:05:34 |
5) Two hammerkops
Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:07:57 |
6) Flying hammerkop
Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:09:43 | 7) Hammerkop
Hammerkop lives in Africa south of the Sahara, Madagascar and southwest Arabia in all wetland habitats, including rice paddies. Normally it is seen alone or as a pair. The food is typical of long-legged wading birds, including fish, frogs, rodents and similar small animals. Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:24:44 | | 8) Hammerkop in sunset
Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:24:46 | | 9) Hammerkop
The hammerkop constitutes a family (Scopidae) and genus (Scopus) all on its own because of its unique characteristics. Waiting for boat, Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, To Ssese Island
same location as last photo
2007:09:28 18:26:08 | | 10) Hammerkop nest
The hammerkop builds a huge haystack-like stick nest nearly 2 m across in a tree fork, and lays 3 to 6 eggs. The nest is reused each year, getting larger and larger as the Hammerkop renovates it. The entrance to the nest remains at the bottom, to deter potential predators. The Hammerkop has a noisy call. Island walk, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, Ssese Island
walk 1.02 km (or 15 mins) SW from last photo
2007:09:29 11:46:44 | | 11) Hammerkop husband and wife
The Hamerkop is usually included in the Ciconiiformes, but might be closer to the Pelecaniformes Island walk, Bugala Island, East Africa, Uganda, Ssese Island
walk 2.37 km (or 36 mins) SW from last photo
2007:09:29 12:40:09 | |
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